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posted by CustardCream
24 September 2024

Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia

Last reply: 25 September 2024 14:08
Can you please tell me what the standard treatment for atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) is? I was diagnosed with this after a biopsy for a cluster of microcalcifications in the right breast. I have other risk factors: strong family history of breast cancer, category C density, prior biopsies, prior ovarian tumours. So I am keen to pursue the correct standard of care. I am asking here because my consultant says no treatment is necessary and I don't believe this - can you help? Thank you
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posted by Mollie1995
21 September 2024

Telling my adult children their Dad is dying

Last reply: 07 October 2024 16:16
My husband's cancer is very aggressive and told today now in brain. Diagnosed 10 weks ago. If lucky only weeks left. We expectation of chemotherapy helping and extending life. Not an option now . I'm reeling myself and don't know how to tell them
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posted by Annie1991
20 September 2024

So lonely

Last reply: 24 September 2024 16:38
Hi my name is Annie and I live in wexford. I was diagnosed with stage 4 hodgkin's lymphoma in my chest and bones 2 weeks ago. I am really struggling with sleep and money worries 😟 I feel so lonely when my partner and son are at work and school. I can't seem to have a plan each day. Any advise Annie 33
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posted by NickyR
18 September 2024

Prostate Cancer

Last reply: 20 September 2024 10:52
How long does it take to get back to peeing normally after surgery and catheter
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posted by leed1995
18 September 2024

New diagnosis with lung and brain cancer

Last reply: 02 October 2024 22:43
Hi My father recently got diagnosed with lung cancer and then a few days later diagnosed with cancer in the brain which spread from if lung, from what I’m reading is this stage 4 cancer, as the doctors want to start chemotherapy very soon but I am worried as my father is not the healthiest person, that the chemotherapy my be worse on him, then the cancer. Any guidance on this please
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posted by John Lane.
13 September 2024

Kidney Cancer

Last reply: 16 September 2024 12:42
Hi everyone, My name is John I am 40 diagnosed with Kidney Cancer this summer, it's been a strange few weeks. Kidney is gone already, had a few bits removed from bladder as well. That's the very quick version of my story. I will probably write more another time. I have a Wife 4 kids, 2 my own 2 foster(feel like mine) age range 17-4. The last few weeks, It's been a lot. But why am I writing here and now, I guess it's just to express love to everyone who scared or lonely in their diagnosis. I want to say I have love for you, I care and I wish you all recovery and peace. John
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posted by Siobhan2024
13 September 2024

Support bra

Last reply: 30 September 2024 20:46
Hi I'm having surgery lumpectomy next week and can't find a support bra for after surgery. Where can I get one and does it have to be a larger size. Does hse supply them. It's 4 days to my surgery and was only told on Thursday. Thanks Siobhan
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posted by Aisling Gormley
04 September 2024

Just diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, metastasis in hip

Last reply: 09 September 2024 16:05
Him I was diagnosed with stage 2b breast cancer 2 years ago and have just been informed it is back and has now metastasised in my hip. I am 44 and my partner is expecting our first baby in a few weeks. I would love to hear from anybody living with mets and how they cope day to day with the diagnosis. Currently my body is not responding well to ribociclib, my liver in particular, and I am waiting to see if I can start on a lower dose after my next blood tests. Does anybody know what the next form of treatment would be if I cannot take ribociclib?
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posted by nedpeg
27 August 2024

lung cancer

Last reply: 28 August 2024 16:46
lung
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posted by pleasehelpGA
22 August 2024

Referral

Last reply: 05 September 2024 13:18
Hi there, My GP found a lump and tissue thickening and referred me urgently for a triple breast check. She said I would be seen within 2 - 3 weeks. It has been 2 weeks and I just got an appointment letter dated for October. I am nearly 50. Should I contact the clinic, wait it out or go privately although I don’t know how much that would cost. Thank you G.
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